Fort De Vaux Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort de vaux Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 32 N,12 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.533333
  • Longitude: -12.333333
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT DE VAUX
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5186
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,timber,wood: unprocessed and products,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 29, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.9.95 VESSEL TORPEDOED IN 063200N, 122000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY ROPNER & SONS, STOCKTON ON TEES. LAID DOWN AS 'WAR GNAT', LATER NAMED FORT DE VAUX. PASSAGE TAKORADI AND PORT BOUET FOR FREETOWN. TORPEDOED BY U-68. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT DE VAUX wreck located?

The FORT DE VAUX wreck is located at coordinates 6 32 N,12 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT DE VAUX?

The seabed around the FORT DE VAUX lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the FORT DE VAUX sink?

The FORT DE VAUX sank on Nov 29, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT DE VAUX discovered?

The wreck of the FORT DE VAUX was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT DE VAUX belong to?

The FORT DE VAUX belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FORT DE VAUX carrying?

The FORT DE VAUX was carrying foodstuffs: solid,timber,wood: unprocessed and products,oil.

What was the tonnage of the FORT DE VAUX?

The FORT DE VAUX had a tonnage of 5186 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT DE VAUX?

The FORT DE VAUX is classified as a steam ship.

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